Senior Services News
Care Coordination Corner: Connecting You to Resources
by Julie Randolph, Care Coordination Manager Midland is a community of tremendous opportunity and resources. Senior Services strives to be the community leader and resource for addressing the diverse needs of older adults. The goal of resource development at Senior...
Senior Services Celebrates 60 Years of Service to the Community!
This year Senior Services, Midland County Council on Aging (MCCA), marks 60 years of providing services to older adults in Midland County. Senior Services is dedicated to continuing the tradition of serving our community by promoting and enriching the quality of life...
March Volunteers of the Month
by Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager We are honoring Jim and Matt Cross, Meals on Wheels drivers for the Sanford Center, as Volunteers of the Month for March. “The Sanford Activity & Dining Center is truly grateful to have Jim Cross...
Care Coordination Corner: Meet the Team
by Julie Randolph, Care Coordination Manager Senior Services provides the service of a Care Coordinator when an older adult in Midland County is in need of supports such as Meals on Wheels, Personal Care, Home Safety enhancements, and a variety of other assistance...
Do you have legal questions?
Senior Services frequently talks with older adults who would benefit from meeting with an attorney. Oftentimes, these individuals feel they cannot afford an attorney and place themselves at risk for poor planning based on incorrect or incomplete information. Or, the...
Our Mind Matters: When is a Good Time to Start Adult Day Services?
A monthly article brought to you by Senior Services Memory Support Programs Families caring for aging loved ones struggle to balance work, family responsibilities, and caregiving. Adult day programs provide a respite opportunity for family caregivers and a fun,...
Free Tax Assistance for Those That Need It Most
WHAT IS TAX-AIDE? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with an emphasis on senior citizens and basic returns. Volunteers are trained to assist...
Why should you send an anti-ageist birthday card?
In 2020, Changing the Narrative launched an anti-ageist birthday card campaign, calling for artists to design cards that countered the usual – a depressing narrative about getting older. The resulting designs defy negative views and celebrate the joys of aging. In...
Our Mind Matters: What is Dementia?
A monthly article brought to you by Senior Services Memory Support Programs The word “dementia” has become a well known term in our world today. Many people feel that they know exactly what that term means. Often we may hear, dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, dementia...
